Both top & bottom are 44 mm id which would suggest I could use an external cup at the bottom to accommodate a tapered steerer and use an internal cup at the top. If I've understood things correctly that is! Will get a cheap headset anyway to begin with, have found alternatives to cane creek/ Chris king.
Be interesting to know if it is. Although I've literally replaced mine a few weeks ago. The OG ball bearing number was dying. Replaced it with a lovely Cane Creek which is worth more than the rest of the bike combined. So nice though.
Both top & bottom are 44 mm id which would suggest I could use an external cup at the bottom to accommodate a tapered steerer and use an internal cup at the top. If I've understood things correctly that is! Will get a cheap headset anyway to begin with, have found alternatives to cane creek/ Chris king.